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HL2 - Lost Coast Playtest and Tech Details

Posted by Zonk on from the shiiiiny dept.

Wil Harris writes "Bit-tech has been up to Valve's offices in Seattle to play through The Lost Coast, the super-duper add-on level for Half-Life 2. There is an article up talking about the technology behind the level (it's not just HDR!) as well as screenshots from throughout the level, a brief summary of the narrative, and thoughts on Valve's work. There's also a couple of cool photos of the Valve office, including a golden crowbar and Counter-Strike Barbie and Ken dolls."

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  1. Aren't they overdoing it a bit? by Lisandro · · Score: 2, Insightful

    I mean, isn't the point of HDR to make lightning more realistic? Check this out... seems like they make granite walls out of polished chrome in the HL2 world.

  2. Fresh Paint by kenp2002 · · Score: 2, Insightful

    I paint my chair red and it looks brand new

    But the years roll on and it's not so new
    So I get a new chair and it feels so sweet.
    But my chair grown old so I decide to paint it one day.

    I paint my chair red and it looks brand new

    But the years roll on and it's not so new
    So I get a new chair and it feels so sweet.
    But my chair grown old so I decide to paint it one day.

    I paint my chair red and it looks brand new

    But no matter how many chairs I get, and how many times I paint them, be it red, or black, or blue, it's still is a chair and I have grown old

    Prehaps bed is what I think I need. I've tried of chairs and want some sleep. But Perhaps I 'll get red sheets

    --
    -=[ Who Is John Galt? ]=-